Isak needs time to get fit says Slot after leaving striker out of Liverpool win at Burnley
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Liverpool manager will be patient with new forward
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Milos Kerkez taken off after dive to avoid red card
Arne Slot said Liverpool would need to be patient with Alexander Isak, after leaving him out of the 1-0 victory against Burnley. The striker is not ready for the demands of playing regularly after missing pre-season and Slot is looking to build up his stamina slowly.
Mohamed Salah settled the match in the 95th minute from the penalty spot after Hannibal Mejbri handballed inside the box on a day that Liverpool’s talismanic forward misfired.